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0300 being described as Freephone.
Feb 21^st, 2014 at 6:56am

Just a few examples of this

http://www.hatherleymanor.com/

http://www.yourbenefitsarechanging.co.uk/files/Tenant%20Guide%20to%20Welfare%20R...

http://www.brentwood.gov.uk/index.php?cid=1807

http://www.humber.nhs.uk/services/out-of-hours.htm

Did Ofcom give this any thought about this happening i wonder, when allocating this code ?

« Last Edit: Feb 21^st, 2014 at 7:05am by bigjohn »

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Heinz Supreme Member Offline Posts: 1,362 Essex	Re: 0300 being described as Freephone. Reply #1 - Feb 24^th, 2014 at 2:56pm The same could be said of 020 0, 0700 and 0900 numbers.
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Re: 0300 being described as Freephone.
Reply #2 - Feb 24^th, 2014 at 6:11pm

Heinz wrote on Feb 24^th, 2014 at 2:56pm:

The same could be said of 020 0, 0700 and 0900 numbers.

They could well be but i have never seen them could freephone numbers. Where as it seems that 0300 is described as it a fair amount.

Another example i noticed today : http://www.hastings.gov.uk/housing_tax_benefits/improving_homes/energy_efficienc...

It doesnt help that one of the major suppliers advertises 03 numbers as Mobile FreePhone Numbers

" The Benefits of using an 0333 number

Benefit from the latest 'freephone from a mobile' number
Enhance customer confidence using the free to call 0333 number "

https://www.telecomsworldplc.co.uk/numbers/0333/?gclid=CIG3zKmv5bwCFQUewwod6iMAB...

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Re: 0300 being described as Freephone.
Reply #3 - Feb 25^th, 2014 at 10:35am

Good Morning bigjohn

I decided as Hastings was one of my local large councils I'd give them some feedback regarding that number.. here is what I have said:

"Just a quick note to advise you that the 03 number listed for the Energy Savings Trust here: http://www.hastings.gov.uk/housing_tax_benefits/improving_homes/energy_efficienc... is NOT Free Phone. Free Phone is for numbers starting 080 or 0500

Calls to 03 number are charged at Standard Geographic Rates and are included in mobile and land line call packages.

It would be helpful to edit this misleading information.

Kind Regards"

Lets hope that works.

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CJT-80

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CJT-80 Global Moderator Offline Posts: 1,714 Manchester Gender:	Re: 0300 being described as Freephone. Reply #4 - Feb 26^th, 2014 at 10:14am Received an e-mail from Hastings Borough Council to confirm it's been amended
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